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Coleta

Illinois · 167 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Coleta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
+8%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351651952242541990201020202024Coleta
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,749
+36%since 2000
from $17,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
14.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(145)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(145)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.6%(39)
Diversity Score
24
+113%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+247%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coleta, Illinois?

Coleta, Illinois has about 167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coleta, Illinois?

The typical household in Coleta, Illinois earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coleta, Illinois expensive?

In Coleta, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,000.

How educated are people in Coleta, Illinois?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Coleta, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coleta, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Coleta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coleta, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Coleta, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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